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Pictured at their May 15, 2012 annual meeting are the current members of the Batavia United Way Board of Directors. Seated are Executive Director Jody Haltenhof and President Julio Macias. Standing, left to right, are Dan Bombard, Jane Doty, Ann Girardi, Linda Mendoza, Lee Schlusemann, Marcia Boyce, Mike Zable, and Shirley Mott. Missing from the picture were John Dillon, Marcie Dillon and Angela Jackson.

From the community

Batavia United Way Elects New Officers and Board Members

By Shirley Mott | Yesterday at 11:42 a.m.

Batavia United Way announces the election of four community-minded people as new members of the board of directors. One board member was re-elected. The annual … Read more ›

Wheaton Academy student organizes basketball skills camp to aid four classmates

By Jeff Vorva | Thursday at 2:08 p.m.

There is no “wait ‘til next year” attitude for Wheaton Academy junior Brandon Ruggles and he is setting up a basketball skills clinic to help … Read more ›

Volunteers from Albright Theatre Co. pose with their collected trash at Batavians For A Healthy River Cleanup in 2011. This year the cleanup of the Fox is Saturday, May 19.

From the community

Spring River Cleanup in Batavia May 19 promotes stewardship

By Becky Hoag | May 6 at 1:11 p.m.

Batavians For A Healthy River (BHR) is recruiting volunteers for a Fox River Cleanup in Batavia on Saturday, May 19, 8:00 AM to Noon. The … Read more ›

From the community

Fire Destroys EVERYTHING…Please Help!

By Diane Brinks, Chief Executive Director | May 3 at 11:22 a.m.

Recently, a friend in our community (A. Keyes), had a house fire. EVERYTHING was destroyed–both of his wheelchairs and all clothes, furnishings, meds, etc. He … Read more ›

Volunteer of the Year Recipient Bob Mehrens with his wife, Joey

From the community

CASA Recognizes Volunteers

By Courtney Laverty | April 27 at 4:07 p.m.

CASA Kane County’s annual Volunteer Recognition Evening, held Thursday at the St. Charles Country Club, honored the contributions of nearly 300 volunteers who have invested … Read more ›

From the community

Forget Spring Cleaning; Scrub Down Your Budget Instead

By Social Security Administration | April 26 at 4:10 p.m.

Spring is officially here. That means it’s time for spring cleaning! People everywhere are shedding the effects of fall and winter. But what about dusting … Read more ›

From the community

Grief Support for Parents

By jan miller | April 26 at 10:37 a.m.

Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice is offering Cherished Children, a support group for parents whose child has died, from May 15 to June 26, from 6:30 … Read more ›

Stacy Cordery, nationally noted biographer and author of Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of Girl Scouts, speaks at Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ Annual Meeting where the organization honored local volunteers and elected new members to its Board of Directors.

From the community

Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years/Honor Local Volunteers at Annual Meeting

By Ann-Marie Soderstrom | April 25 at 6:00 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) honored local volunteers and elected new members to the council’s Board of Directors at the organization’s recent annual meeting. … Read more ›

Art Flow students work on their bike art project.

From the community

Help Water Street Studios Help Others

By Water Street Studios | April 25 at 12:50 p.m.

Water Street Studios is embarking on a crowd funding program to help support its after school art program, Art Flow. By working with Batavia Apartments … Read more ›

From the community

Comcast Partners with CASA Kane County

By Courtney Laverty | April 24 at 3:27 p.m.

Comcast Greater Chicago Region has partnered with local nonprofit CASA Kane County to help spread awareness regarding child abuse and neglect. CASA Kane County trains … Read more ›

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